Starting today, Thursday, August 26th, the Houston Health Department will now provide $100 gift cards with first doses and $50 gift cards with second doses of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine, administered at eligible Health Department sites. Learn more and find a list of eligible sites here.

This Saturday, St Charles Borromeo Church is hosting a resource fair, COVID vaccinations and a food pantry.

See the flyer and learn more here.

When: Saturday, August 28th

Where: St. Charles Barromeo Church, 501 Tidwell Rd.

The rate increase will pay for maintenance and critical projects to keep the water and wastewater system operating. The Houston Water Rates webpage features a tool where customers can calculate how much your utility bill will change with the new rates go into effect on September 1st.

You can find tips on how to use less water and lower monthly utility bills, plus resources for those who need assistance paying their bill. Visit the webpage here.

One program to SAVE WATER and SAVE MONEY is the Free Showerhead Swap, where you can trade in your old showerhead for a brand new, water efficient showerhead.

When: Tuesday, August 31st, 3:00 PM - 6 PM

Where: St. Arnold Brewery Co., 2000 Lyons Avenue

A complete list of citywide showerhead swap events here.

Last week Council Member Cisneros distributed 750 backpacks to HISD elementary schools within District H. Twenty-five backpacks were delivered directly to each of the 30 elementary schools. The backpacks provided school supplies to children who were most in need. A big thank you to At-Large Council Member Sallie Alcorn for also sharing some of her backpack allotment with District H.

Click on the image to view the presentation.

The City Connections Grant application is now open online for providers who are seeking funding for after school programming. Application closes 2 pm on September 13th. More information here.

Note: It is VERY important to contact the divisional PIP offices prior to attending a meeting. Meeting locations and times may change due to location availability.

Learn more about PIP here.

Visit BARC's webpage to learn about a series of community events in August and September to provide free preventive wellness options, including microchipping, for Houston pet parents that have been impacted by COVID-19. More info here.

Welcome Cory Stottlemyer! -- the new Public Information Officer for BARC. Cory will focus on building new audiences and fostering transparency with existing stakeholders.

Hire Houston Youth: Over 800 jobs are still available! Applicants must be between 16-24 years old and reside in Houston City limits. Learn more here.

Free Job Training for Many Careers provided by SERJobs. More info here.

*Please visit the District H Resource Page for more opportunities.*

Check out our District H Resources Page for links and more information about available resources. Resources are updated every week.

Download the 311 app to your Android or iPhone. When you see an issue in your neighborhood, use the app to report it. You can even include photos! If you prefer to talk directly to a representative about your issue, or want to request information about City resources, birth certificates, elections, and more, call 713-837-0311. Remember: Always call 911 in the case of an emergency!